Friday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 22
1. Live music in Southlake
Musician Lindsay Hightower performs at Taverna Rossa on Friday, and fans can see Mark Sena’s Funk Machine on Saturday. Attendees can enjoy the music and order drinks and food from the restaurant. 9:30 p.m. Free admission. 817-809-4533. www.tavernarossa.com
Friday, Dec. 21-Sunday, Dec. 23
2. Carriage rides in Southlake
Olde Tyme Carriage Co. will be at Southlake Town Square providing horse-drawn carriage rides. Families and friends can choose the standard or extended ride option, and a larger carriage—which requires advanced reservations—will be available for larger parties of up to eight people. Fri.-Sat. 5-9 p.m., Sun. 4-8 p.m. Exact times are subject to change. $25-$60 per ride. Southlake Town Square, 1560 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. 817-929-6068. www.workhorseranch.com
Saturday, Dec. 22
3. Puppet show in Grapevine
Puppeteers Sandra MacLean and Sandy Shrout perform an abridged version of “The Nutcracker” at the Grapevine Public Library. 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine. 817-310-3400. www.grapevinetexas.gov/1240/library
Saturday, Dec. 22-Sunday, Dec. 23
4. Christmas classics in Grapevine
The Palace Theatre presents an animated double feature: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Sat. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $6 per person. Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine. 817-410-3100. www.grapevinetexasusa.com/palace-theatre